For October, I am joining in again with the monthly writing prompts from Sheryl at A Chronic Voice .
Things I’d Never Have Tried Without Chronic Illness
Life with chronic illness is hard but it can also present opportunities to have a go at new things. Perhaps we have more time than we used to have or can no longer do some of what we used to do, but there are plenty of new things that we can try.
Coping with perimenopause and fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia can be difficult to cope with but throw perimenopause into the mix as well and symptoms can become much more troublesome. This post covers my own story and some management tips for this phase of life.
A Chronic Voice – June 2021 Writing Prompts
This month, I am joining in with the monthly writing prompts from A Chronic Voice for the first time as I only recently discovered this lovely online community :-). As well as the monthly prompts being a great read to discover how others interpret the words each month, it's also especially helpful for new bloggers, … Continue reading A Chronic Voice – June 2021 Writing Prompts
May 2021 – Out & About
After my diagnosis with fibromyalgia, my pace of life slowed down and I began to notice all the nature around me on my daily walks and write up what I have seen month by month. Being in nature can be hugely beneficial for those of us with chronic illness.
Fibromyalgia and returning to swimming post Covid-lockdown
I’ve already blogged about how swimming can help fibromyalgia and it’s always been the most important part of my pain management toolkit. So the last year has been really hard as UK pools have been closed for a significant chunk of that time. For me, the effects of not being able to swim have been … Continue reading Fibromyalgia and returning to swimming post Covid-lockdown
How swimming can help with fibromyalgia
Swimming can be a great choice of exercise if you have fibromyalgia and this is backed up by scientific research.
Anxious April (and some things that help quieten anxiety)
Anxiety is a common symptom of fibromyalgia. My anxiety tends to worsen over the spring and summer months, so this post covers some of the simple ways in which I try and quell anxious thoughts.
Escape to the Country – How can rural living impact on managing chronic illness?
Living in a rural environment versus an urban one can have an impact on several aspects of how we are able to manage chronic illness - this post explore some of the pros and cons of rural life
March 2021 – Out & About
After my diagnosis with fibromyalgia, my pace of life slowed down and I began to notice all the nature around me on my daily walks and write up what I have seen month by month. Being in nature can be hugely beneficial for those of us with chronic illness.
Musings on Life with Fibromyalgia 